Application Guidelines

Event Name	KOBE MARATHON 2024
Organizers	Hyogo Prefecture / Kobe City / Hyogo Athletics Association
Co-Organizers	The Kobe Shimbun / The Asahi Shimbun Company
Planning and Administration	Kobe Marathon Organizing Committee
Managing Organization	Hyogo Athletics Association
Supporting Organizations (Planned)	Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education / Kobe City Board of Education / Japan Association of Athletics Federations / Hyogo Prefectural Sports Association / Kobe City Sports Association, etc.
Special Sponsor (Planned)	Sysmex Corporation
Sponsors (Planned)	Minato Bank, Ltd. / Shiroyama Holdings Co., Ltd. / Sanyo Electric Railway Co., Ltd. / ASICS Japan Co., Ltd., etc.
Special Supporters (Planned)	Kobe City Sports Association / Kobe Gakuin University
Supporters (Planned)	Osaka Gas Network Co., Ltd. / The Kobe International House Inc. / Kobe Sports Photo Stacame / Kobe Future City Co., Ltd., etc.
Event	Marathon (42.195 km)
Date and Time	Sunday, November 17, 2024 9:00a.m. / 1st wave start 9:15a.m. / 2nd wave start 4:00p.m./End
Course	Start: Kobe City Municipal Office Turning point: West side of Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge (Nishi-Maiko, Tarumi Ward) Finish: Port Island (near Civic Square) (Course certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, World Athletics and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS))
Competition Rules	According to the 2024 World Athletics (WA) rules, Japan Association of Athletics Federations competition rules, and tournament regulations for this tournament. Additionally, as this event is a WA Label Race certified by World Athletics, the World Athletics Label Road Races Regulations will also apply. Doping tests will be conducted in accordance with World Athletics (WA) regulations.
Entry Qualifications (excluding invited athletes)	Those born before April 1, 2006 Those who can complete the race within 6 hours and 30 minutes. * Transfer of entry rights and substitution of participants are prohibited. If any fraud is discovered, the participant will be disqualified. Clothing or costumes that go against public order and morals and are inappropriate for a sporting event will not be permitted. Wheelchair users are not permitted to participate. People with disabilities who have difficulty running alone may have an escort runner. The escort runner must also check in at runner check-in. Guide dogs are not permitted to accompany the race. Those with disabilities must bring their disability certificate or similar to the runner registration.

Entries for the Kobe Marathon in English and Chinese (Traditional) can be submitted through the website "JTB Sports Station" owned and operated by JTB West Japan Co., Ltd. or the website "RUNNET GLOBAL" owned and operated by RB's Co., Ltd. You will have to enter from.
Entries in English and Chinese (traditional) for the Kobe Marathon are exclusively for < foreign nationals > in Japan and < foreign nationals or Japanese nationals > residing overseas.

＜Japanese nationals residing in Japan＞ are not eligible.
Even if a ＜Japanese national residing in Japan＞ enters, the entry will be invalid.
Please note that even if you have already made a deposit, we cannot accept any refunds.

[Notice] Regarding entries from JTB Sports Station and RUNNET GLOBAL

		Nationality
Place of residence		Persons with overseas nationality (other than Japanese)	Japanese nationality
	Overseas (outside of Japan)	〇 Possible	〇 Possible
	Inside Japan	〇 Possible	× Invalid*1

If a Japanese person mistakenly applies and pays, the application will be invalid and entry fees etc. will not be refunded.

Types of Entry/Capacities/Time Limits

Types of Entry	Categories	Capacity for overseas applicants	Time Limits
Individual entry	20,000	2,000	7 hours1.2

Time limits are based on the first signal gun time (9:00 a.m.).
Cut-off times are set at each checkpoint in consideration of traffic controls, security, and event operation. Runners who are lagging badly may be prompted or instructed to withdraw even outside of checkpoints.

Entries will be accepted in the order of arrival. Entries will be made from the JTB Sports Station or RUNNET GLOBAL site and will be finalized after payment of the entry fee has been confirmed.
Please understand that we cannot refund entry fees following the completion of the payment procedure.
We will not accept any changes to your name or runner information after your entry is confirmed, so please check the information you enter carefully. Exceptions will be made if there are valid reasons such as marriage or change of address.
Please understand that entrants cannot be changed after entry has been confirmed.

Kanmon closure time (scheduled)

No.	Checkpoint location	Distance (km)	Closing time
1	Otabi Park	3.8	10:00
2	Tenjinbashi Higashizume	9.0	10:44
3	Sumaura-koen Station	11.3	11:03
4	Maiko-koen	17.6	11:57
5	Maiko Station	20.3	12:20
6	Tarumi Sewage Treatment Plant	23.4	12:49
7	Sumaura-koen Station	26.8	13:19
8	Sumakaihinkoen	29.0	13:41
9	Wadamisaki Station	34.1	14:31
10	Minato Elementary School	36.8	15:00
11	Port Island West Lamp	41.0	15:46

Regardless of whether you start in the 1st or 2nd wave, the checkpoint closing times are as shown above.

About organizing the start
In order to start safely and smoothly, we will set up a waiting block at the start according to the time declared at the time of application. Please note that your records (time, race name, year of race) may be checked by the secretariat, so please be sure to declare them accurately.

If necessary, we may ask you to submit a record certificate. We also do not accept false declarations.

Entry fee

How to apply	Online (JTB Sports Station, RUNNET GLOBAL)
How to pay the entry fee	Credit card
Entry fee	21,500 yen Including entry administrative fee and charity donation. The charity donation of 200 yen will be used in the Kobe Marathon Friendship Bank.
Charity athlete bibs	Not required	Please add
Charity athlete bibs	0 yen	1,000 yen
Total amount	21,500 yen	22,500 yen

Registration

1. Methods

JTB Sports Station
or
RUNNET GLOBAL
Please apply from here.

When registering on each website, it is necessary to register as a member after agreeing to the terms of membership.

2. Duration
From Friday, April 12, 2024 at noon to Monday, August 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (JST)

3. Participant selection
Participation will be confirmed once payment of the participation fee has been confirmed.
Please note that we will close applications once we reach capacity.

4. Payment of participation fee
After applying via the JTB Sports Station or RUNNET GLOBAL website, please follow the instructions to confirm that your payment of the participation fee has been completed.
Even if your application is complete, if the participation fee is not paid by the specified deadline, your participation will not be confirmed and your application will be invalid.

5. Notes
If you have a disability (or have a disability certificate), please fill in the necessary information on the application form.

Runners check-in

1. Date and time
Friday, November 15, 2024 1:00p.m.-8:00p.m. (last entry)
Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00a.m.-7:00p.m. (last entry)

2. Location
Kobe International Exhibition Hall No. 1, 1st floor (EXPO venue)

This will only be available during the above times and will not be held on the day of the tournament (November 17).
Your identity will be verified, so please be sure to bring your identity verification document (original). (Representative not allowed)
If you are a person with a disability, please bring your physical disability certificate (original). If your identity cannot be verified using the specified documents (original documents), you may be disqualified.

Awards (Planned)

1. Overall (gross time)
1st to 8th place for both men and women

2. By age group (Net time)
This does not include overall award recipients for 1st to 8th place in each 5-year age group for boys and girls.

Certificate of Completion

A completion certificate will be issued to all finishers.
Each participant will need to download the data from RUNNET.
*In addition to the marathon, 25km and 30km races are also recognized. However, only those who complete the race are eligible.

Participation Award

ASICS socks (Kobe Marathon original design)

【size】

Small size	Medium size	Large size
23-25cm	25-27cm	27-29cm

doping control

This competition is a competition (time) doping test based on the World Athletics (WA) Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations or the Japan Anti-Doping Regulations. In-competition (time) tests are conducted from 11:59p.m. on the day before the race until the end of the test, and urine or blood (or both) will be collected. Those who are subject to the inspection should follow the instructions of the inspector and undergo the inspection.
If you are subject to in-competition (in-competition) inspection, you will be required to present a photo ID. Please bring a student ID card, employee ID card, driver's license, or a copy of your passport with a clear photo.
Participants in this competition are deemed to have agreed to be subject to doping inspections in accordance with the Japan Anti-Doping Regulations at the time of entry into the competition.
Participants in this competition must use the JADA Clean Sports Athlete site to learn about anti-doping in advance.
JADA Clean Sports Athlete Site
▶https://www.realchampion.jp
If a participant refuses or evades the doping test (regardless of the type of sample such as urine or blood) conducted in this competition, if he/she does not follow the instructions of the inspector, or if he/she does not follow the instructions of the inspector, Failure to complete the doping test procedure for any reason may constitute an anti-doping rule violation. Please note that if you are judged to have violated anti-doping rules, you will be subject to sanctions based on the Japan Anti-Doping Code.
Please note that athletes who undergo blood testing, whether in-competition or out-of-competition testing, may be required to rest for 2 hours after the end of competition/exercise to collect blood.
Please check the WA or JADA website for details of the WA Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations, Japan Anti-Doping Rules and doping tests in advance.

TUE application

Athletes who are forced to use prohibited substances or prohibited methods specified in the Prohibited List International Standards for the purpose of treating an illness must apply for a "Therapeutic Use Exception" (TUE). For more information, please check the Japan Athletics Federation Medical Committee website or JADA website. If a TUE has been granted for a prohibited substance or method, please submit the certificate (copy is acceptable) to the inspector in charge at the time of the doping test.
Japan Athletics Federation Medical Committee homepage
▶https://www.jaaf.or.jp/about/resist/medical/(external link)
JADA Clean Sports/Athlete Site Format for TUE (Special Exception for Therapeutic Use)
▶https://www.realchampion.jp/resources/000162.html (external link)
Japan Anti-Doping Agency Home Page
▶http://www.playtruejapan.org/ (external link)

Personal Information

The organizers recognize the importance of privacy and will handle personal information based on the event's information protection policy in compliance with laws and regulations relating to personal information protection.
Personal information will be used for such purposes as drawing lots, providing information on participation, giving notification of related information, offering services from Kobe Marathon sponsors, co-sponsors, co-organizers and related organizations, giving first-aid treatment and coordinating with medical institutions, and announcing records (including rankings) with the aim of improving services to entrants.
Within the scope of operation of this event, personal information may also be provided to related business entities (including World Marathon Majors LLC, based in the United States, which operates Abbott World Marathon Majors, and the Tokyo Marathon Foundation).

Note that the organizers or the Kobe Marathon Runner Call Center may use your personal information to contact you and confirm information related to your application.

others

In the event that the competition is cancelled or reduced due to reasons beyond the control of the organizer (such as alarms, earthquakes, natural disasters, snowfall, events, accidents, illnesses, etc.), no refunds of participation fees or other expenses will be made.
Participants who have underlying medical conditions (such as diabetes, heart failure, respiratory diseases, hypertension, those receiving dialysis, those using immunosuppressive agents or anticancer agents, etc.) should refrain from participating.
The organizer will transport the baggage entrusted by participants from the start to the finish line.
The organizer is not responsible for any delays caused by public transportation or road conditions on the day of the event.
Wearing or displaying any designs, trademarks, or other advertising materials that indicate corporate or product names on the event venue (including the course) is prohibited.
Bringing, operating, or flying any drones or similar unmanned aerial vehicles other than those used by the organizer, co-organizer, or sponsor is prohibited during the event.
The broadcasting rights and portrait rights for the event‘s footage, photographs, articles, location information, participants’ names, ages, places of residence, and records in TV programs, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, and printed materials issued by the organizer belong to the organizer.
The organizer‘s commissioned party may sell photos taken during the event.
This event is a qualifying event for the “Wanda Age Group World Rankings” of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
Regarding receipts for participation fees and other expenses: Please use the credit card company's "statement" or "invoice."
This event will comply with all relevant laws and regulations in Japan.
Please ensure that you have trained sufficiently and taken full care of your health before participating in the event, including undergoing a health checkup beforehand.
Follow the instructions of the organizer regarding other matters related to the event.